[[Sauron]] invaded [[Eriador]] from [[Calenardhon]] in {{SA|1695}} and the realms of [[Eregion]] fell. He then advanced to [[Lindon]] and besieged [[Rivendell]]. In {{SA|1700|n}} Tar-Minastir sent a navy under the command of [[Ciryatur]] to save Lindon. Ciryatur's forces stopped Sauron's army in the clash known as [[Battle of the Gwathló]] and reinforcements from Lindon and [[Tharbad]] helped defeat the enemy. Sauron retreated back to [[Mordor]].<ref name="Galad">{{UT|Galadriel}}</ref>

[[Sauron]] invaded [[Eriador]] from [[Calenardhon]] in {{SA|1695}} and the realms of [[Eregion]] fell. He then advanced to [[Lindon]] and besieged [[Rivendell]]. In {{SA|1700|n}} Tar-Minastir sent a navy under the command of [[Ciryatur]] to save Lindon. Ciryatur's forces stopped Sauron's army in the clash known as [[Battle of the Gwathló]] and reinforcements from Lindon and [[Tharbad]] helped defeat the enemy. Sauron retreated back to [[Mordor]].<ref name="Galad">{{UT|Galadriel}}</ref>

−

Starting around the 1800s, the Númenóreans began establishing permanent settlements in [[Middle-earth]], including the [[Haven of Umbar]].<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref>

+

Starting around the 1800s, the Númenóreans began establishing permanent settlements in [[Middle-earth]], including the [[Umbar|Haven of Umbar]].<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref>

Tar-Minastir abdicated in 1869 and was succeeded by his son, [[Tar-Ciryatan]].<ref name="Kings"/>

Tar-Minastir abdicated in 1869 and was succeeded by his son, [[Tar-Ciryatan]].<ref name="Kings"/>

Tar-Minastir (S.A.1474 – 1873, aged 399 years) was the 11th King of Númenor, ruling for 138 years, from S.A.1731 to 1869. Before becoming King he used the name Minastir. He succeeded his aunt, Queen Tar-Telperiën. Tar-Minastir was the grandson of King Tar-Súrion. His name meant "Tower Watcher", which he acquired after building a tall tower upon the hill of Oromet, near Andúnië, in order to gaze westwards.[1]

Genealogy

Other Versions of the Legendarium

In The Tale of Years it is stated that Tar-Minastir sent a great navy from Númenor to Lindon in S.A.1700.[3] This event and date are restated in The History of Galadriel and Celeborn, mentioning Tar-Minastir again.[2] Yet in The Line of Elros Tar-Telperiën is said to have lived to S.A.1731 and not have given up the Sceptre until that time, which would mean she was the ruler of Númenor when the great navy was sent. Christopher Tolkien could not account for this discrepancy.[4]